3 Advantages Of Using Extrusion Profiles In Melbourne

Profile extrusion or extrusion profiles in Melbourne is manufacturing a shaped product with a consistent cross-section. Common items like PVC pipes, rain gutters, straws, weather stripping, deck railings, wire insulations, fencing, plastic films etc are made through this process. 

Melted plastic is pressed through a die (an accessory that can give correct shape and acts like a mould) that is in the desired shape. Depending on the raw material, the final product is rigid, semi-rigid or flexible. Many companies use this method for manufacturing mainly for the following reasons. 

• Low cost: Extrusion is a low-cost manufacturing process, compared to another moulding process. The objects made through this process are thermoplastics that can be recycled and used repeatedly, thus reducing the low material and disposal costs. 


• Flexibility: Extrusion provides considerable flexibility in making products that have a uniform cross-section. If the cross-section of the object is uniform, whatever may be the complexity level, they can be manufactured through this process.


• Post-extrusion alteration: The plastic is generally hot when it leaves the extruder, which allows for modifications and manipulations. Variety of rollers, dyes can be used to alter the shape of the extruded plastic to fit their needs.

It is very important to use a proper mould and heat plastic to the required temperature to get satisfactory outcomes.

Know The Types Of Solar Conduit That Can Be Used For Homes And Commercial Buildings

Installing solar conduit is not an easy task and requires an experienced electrician to get them fixed correctly. If a professional is installing the PV system without using conduit, for protecting the wiring, then it requires enquiry about another company that can get the work done properly.

Conduit can be defined as hard, durable protective tubing that completely covers the wires so that they are protected from external elements like water and sun.

While installing a conduit, wire is pulled through the tubing and typically passed through walls, under driveways, secured to the exterior and even to the interior of a house. Conduit installation protects the wires in residential and also commercial settings.

A solar power system without a conduit would mean the wire getting wet that could lead to corrosion and cause the PV system to suffer extensive damage that could be quite expensive to get it repaired. Wires without conduit would heat up and in few cases start a fire.

There are many types of conduits in the market. The most common ones are:

• Rigid steel conduit: This is the strongest type of tubing and resembles a thick metal pipe that is threaded on both sides. It strength and durability makes it one of the best choices. It is very difficult to cut or bend this conduit.
• Metallic tubing: It is similar to rigid steel conduit but walls are less thicker. It is easier to shape but not tough. It is available in flexible version also.
• Non-metallic tubing: Rugged plastic is used in making of PVC conduits. This conduit is cheaper but strong and waterproof with a very low absorption rate.

Following few rules like running the conduits straight and avoiding unnecessary bends would help in having a long life of the PV system.